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Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Act, 2008 (Act No. 70 of 2008)

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Regulations for Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse, 2013

Chapter 11 : Transfer and retransfer of involuntary service user

51. Condition for administration or admission of person who is not South African citizen or permanent resident for treatment, rehabilitation or skills development

 

 

[Section 49(6)]

 

(1) Any person who is not a refugee, permanent resident or a citizen of the Republic of South Africa and who wants to be admitted to a treatment centre for treatment, rehabilitation or skills development must apply for a medical treatment permit from the Department of Home Affairs of the Republic of South Africa.

 

(2) In the case of a minor the name of a person, who is present in South Africa and who accepts or has accepted to act as such minor's guardian while in the Republic or certifies that such minor will be accompanied by a parent or guardian to the Republic, must be provided.